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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8 | Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Twisted in spirit by first learning as a boy, then in young adulthood trying to kill memories and old influences, what happens to Tom?
(a) He makes the trek without building any legends.
(b) False legends arise, but he is able to remain focused.
(c) He makes the transition integrating the legends.
(d) He builds his own false legends as he goes.

2. How does Tom Black Bull share part of his deer kill?
(a) With Jim Thatcher.
(b) With the sheriff.
(c) With a bear.
(d) With Blue Elk.

3. What is Bessie Black Bull relieved about upon her return to the mountains following her second trip to Jim Thatcher's store?
(a) The problem concerning Frank No Deer is resolved.
(b) She and her son can return to the Southern Ute reservation.
(c) Bear's Brother will be going to the white man's school.
(d) Her son will be going to the white man's school.

4. What happens with George Black Bull's body?
(a) The sheriff has it buried in the commoner's cemetery.
(b) It is never found.
(c) Bessie and Tom bury it in the 'old way'.
(d) Animals eat it.

5. What do Bessie and Tom Black Bull gather willow shoots and other plants for?
(a) Lodge insulation.
(b) Winter basketry.
(c) Lodge mats.
(d) Winter fires.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is it that tracks the few Utes who have left the reservation to their camp?

2. What is Bessie's response to the situation her man has gotten into?

3. How is George Black Bull killed?

4. What does the introductory poem summarize?

5. Tom Black Bull's parents teach him the methods of building lodges, preparing food for winter, and what else?

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